Local government elections
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Home Affairs offices stay open longer for election week
Home Affairs extends office hours from 2 to 4 November to help voters collect identity documents for Local Government Elections.
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AA calls on municipalities to publish lists of broken traffic lights and streetlights
The AA urges municipalities to list broken traffic lights to ensure repairs before elections, enhancing public safety and mobility.
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Four ANC youth members shot dead at memorial service in Katlehong
Four ANC Youth League members shot dead at memorial service as political violence claims record 43 lives before local elections.
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Gayton McKenzie backs Daniels as Cape Town mayoral candidate despite arrest
PA leader Gayton McKenzie backs Cheslyn Daniels as the party’s Cape Town mayoral candidate despite his recent arrest over alleged assault.
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IEC election timetable out as voters’ roll closed for Wednesday 4 November polls
The IEC has published its 89-day election timetable for the 4 November 2026 local polls, with the voters’ roll having closed at midnight on 7 August.
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Young South Africans drive record voter registration turnout
Over 330,000 South Africans registered to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections on Day 1, with youth leading applications nationwide.
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Youth participation key to stronger local democracy
Salga is urging young South Africans to register to vote ahead of the 2026 local elections, warning that youth voter apathy threatens democracy.
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President Ramaphosa sets local government elections for 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that South Africa’s local government elections will be held on 4 November.
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IEC WC launches Schools Democracy Week to boost youth voting awareness
The programme is aimed at promoting democratic values and active citizenship among learners ahead of this year’s Local Government Elections.
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IEC strengthens election readiness in Western Cape ahead of local polls
IEC workshops in Newlands aim to reduce voting queues, boost voter education, and improve election readiness across the Western Cape.
